So this is my first venture into fanfiction. I've read plenty of it, and have written some. Well at least I've started them. A lot of this story is going to be AU as you can obviously tell from the prologue. I hope you guys enjoy!

Prologue

The Red Templars were coming.

Mia Trevelyan didn't know how the Elder One found out about the ritual, but they were out of time. They had to perform it now, or lose the chance at saving Thedas once and for all.

This ritual would take them back in time to the day the Elder One came into his devastating power. It would take a vast amount of power, enough that they would be drained when they arrived in 9:40 Dragon. The team being sent with her was made up of the most powerful mages in Thedas.

She shared a look with her best friend Garret. They would be leaving everything, and everyone behind. They were leaving to change the past, and make a better future for their world. The only thing that made this easier was that they would have each other. He'd been her rock since the day her father sent her away as a child for her protection.

Growing up with the Hawke's had been a blessing in disguise. She knew how to defend herself, and her magic was stronger than it would have been had she stayed with her parents. The best part of all? Mia Trevelyan Theirin hadn't been on the Elder One's radar.

Now he knew, and he was coming for her.

She could feel him now, the evil penetrated the air. The wrongness of the Red Templars was pressing in. She said, "We need to start the ritual. They must not reach this circle."

Four Mages threw up a barrier, shielding them from the coming battle. All around them, Mages and Warriors prepared for the onslaught. Her father was among them, wielding his sword knowing this might be his last battle. He said, "We love you Mia. Always remember you come from the two most magical lines of mages, and are a direct descendant of Calenhad. Remember your mission, and your duty." With one last look of pride and regret, he turned.

Then it began.

Blood magic was required for this ritual, and so one by one her team sliced their palms. As soon as her blood hit the ground, the Red Templars broke through the barriers she'd erected. War cries filled the air, her father leading the charge. Samson led the Red Templars, having been the Elder's One's general since he first came to power. He was old and powerful, and he didn't disappoint. His sword clashed with the King of Ferelden with a fervor that rivaled her father's.

She focused her magic on the ritual as they chanted. The portal was opening, but it wasn't opening fast enough. She could feel him drawing near, could feel it in the way the Red Templars suddenly grew stronger. Tears came as the rebellion fell one by one. Garret's mental cry of pain had her turning in his direction. His mother and father, both Mages, had been stationed near one of the barrier Mages. She watched in horror, as a dozen Red Templars surrounded them. They put up a fight, but they were no match for the enhanced Templar strength.

She turned just in time to see Samson run her father through with his sword. She cried out, forgetting for a moment, her purpose in this mission. Before she could leave the barrier, Garret tackled her. His voice full of grief, he said, "No, we can't go to them. They wouldn't want us to fail Mia. We need you."

She looked at Joshua and Brian who were struggling to make the portal bigger. She closed her eyes for a second, and nodded. They got up, and rejoined the chant; Sumite per Tempus. Send them through time. Now she wished it with her heart and soul. The lives lost today would never come to pass. She would make sure of it.

She felt him, before she saw him. He was over ten feet tall and grotesquely disfigured, like all darkspawn were. He dispatched the mages who got in his way, making his way towards them. Her heart beat faster with every cry. The portal wasn't big enough; they weren't going to make it.

The barrier weakened as two of the barrier mages fell. The Elder One pushed his way through their shield like it was a flimsy wall that needed no effort in being knocked down. His eyes zeroed in on her, and grinned.

Suddenly, three bodies through themselves at him. She felt their magic leave the circle as they battled the Elder One. Joshua said, "Mia, travel back. We'll hold him off as long as we can."

She shook her head, "No, we go together."

Brian laughed, "We all knew you would be the one to make it. You need to go Mia, and make sure this day never happens."

She let the tears fall freely now, realizing they were right. She gave them all a last look, taking longer to look at Garret. She needed to see his face one last time. He met her eyes with a sad half smile, and nodded. He turned his attention back to the Elder One. He snarled, "You won't get to her, you raping son of a whore!"

The last thing she heard before she stepped into the portal was the Elder One's cry of pain.